BBC News Taiwan warns of China 'threats'Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has warned of growing economic and military threats from China. | In his New Year address the president vowed to strengthen Taiwan's security. | In comments bound to ... (photo: Paula Bronstein/WorldPhotos.com)

Turkish Press Japanese PM reiterates need for reform in New Year's message| A little girl and her father pray at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine for good luck in the New Year. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pledged in his traditional New Year's message to continue to push his reform... (photo: WorldPhotos.com)

The News International Asian stocks close lower| HONG KONG: Asian stocks closed mostly lower on Friday, led down by sharp losses in Tokyo as investors opted to take profits on the last trading day of what has been a very strong regional performanc... (photo: WorldPhotos.comimages)InvestmentMarketPhotosStockTokyo